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SECONDARY SCHOOLS PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS

A Family Friendly Event

1. Introduction

The Peace Foundation invites schools to register an expression of interest to participate in the PEACE RULES PROJECT held on September 27th at Norwood Concert Hall. The themes developed through the project provide a platform for discussion about future peace.

The Graham F Smith Peace Foundation has support from Department for Education and Child Development, Catholic Education Office and the Association of Independent Schools SA for teachers and students to engage in this important performing arts project to promote peace.

The Peace Rules Project for senior secondary students addresses the question; “What can I do to contribute to peace through the arts?”

The project will promote understanding, tolerance, inclusivity and a more sustainable environment.
Students (Year 10 and/or 11) and teachers have the opportunity to create a 3 to 5 minute original performance, film or multi-modal work on the theme of Peace Rules in conjunction with assessment tasks in the Australian Curriculum (Year 10) and SACE Stage 1 Dance, Drama, Media Studies or Creative Arts.

2. Background

The Graham F. Smith Peace Foundation was established in 1989 as a legacy for Graham Smith a long-time educator and peace activist. This was at a time when nuclear war seemed a plausible threat. Many Australian citizens knew World War 2 as a living memory. The Vietnam War had ended only 14 years previously (1975) and young men who went to war were killed, maimed and psychologically scarred.

The possibility of nuclear war is ever present. We are aware of current wars and the threat of unrest and terrorism on all continents.

1. Respect and support for cultural diversity
2. Respect for and appreciation of Indigenous culture
3. Respect for difference
4. Respect in relationships that foster peace
5. Respect, understanding and compassion for refugees
6. Respect for the environment and support for biodiversity

4. The Process

The Peace Foundation understands and emphasizes the power of performance in promoting peace.

Teachers will be engaged in an initial 2 hour professional learning briefing and workshop to explore the process and address techniques to create a concept for performance. A comprehensive Teacher’s Note Package will include: relevance to the Australian Curriculum, history of the Peace Movement and techniques to create a relevant performance. (Certificates of Attendance will be available on the day.)

The work created will be part of the assessment tasks for Year 10 (Australian Curriculum) and SACE Stage 1.

Teachers are encouraged to use original music or address copyright.

A digital copy of the performance will be submitted by September 7th. Entries to be measured against the Peace Rules Project criteria.

An expert panel will select the finalists of up to 10 works which will be showcased (either in digital form or a live performing arts presentation) at Norwood Concert Hall on Thursday September 27th 2018.

Three awards will be presented at the event:
1. $2000
2. $1000
3. $500NB: These awards will not be presented in the form of cash but will go towards funding artist in-residence programs to support the work of students and teachers through the arts.

5. Risk Management
Students will be covered for risk assessment according to Department of Education for Child Development, Catholic Education Office and the Association of Independent Schools SA policy with a contract signed between The Peace Foundation and the school on acceptance of application. Registration will include signed Permission to Use Images for the event from each participant.

6. Schools will be expected to provide:
• Fee of $50 per school per entry (maximum 2 entries per school)
• School’s production costs including costumes, simple set/s and or materials pertaining to the making of the performance or digital work.
• Production equipment.
• Travel costs.
• Support from schools for ticket sales to the event.

7. Additional support
The Peace Foundation will seek support from sponsors to assist in funding the project.

8. Curriculum content:
Australian Curriculum Year 10: Live or digital content creative performance through The Arts
(Dance, Drama and/or Media Arts).
SACE Year 11 Subject Areas: Creative Arts-Product, Dance-Composition or Performance and
Drama- Performance, Investigation or Presentation.NB: Each entry can consist of between 1 and 25 students with an educational leader/teacher.
Schools can enter up to 2 entries.
The length of each entry is from 3 to 5 minutes.
The final showcase will be held on Thursday September 27th at the Norwood Concert Hall.

9. Sharing the message of Peace Rules with the wider community will occur by:

Encouraging performance of the created work within the school and community.

Sharing the performances with other schools.

Outcomes NB: Materials used must be environmentally sustainable, non-toxic and used responsibly

For students to experience the power of performance as a tool for communicating peace.

To raise awareness and promote ongoing discussions of peace in the community.

To establish a resource bank for teachers, students and artists to connect to ‘Peace’ themed projects through the arts.

To create a network of support for Peace Schools.

RECORDINGS

Vimeo is the platform to share schools’ presentation/s with the Peace Rules Selection Committee. Vimeo is a safe, free video sharing site. Schools will set up a basic Vimeo account to enable submission of the presentation.

Save the date for our Annual Peace Dinner and Art Auction. Join us as we announce the recipient of the 2018 Annual Major Grant and help us raise funds for arts projects supporting human rights, social justice and environmental sustainability.

This year we welcome artist and social activist, William Kelly as our keynote speaker.

More details to be announced.

]]>South Australian War Memorialhttp://artspeacefoundation.org/2013/12/south-australian-war-memorial/
Mon, 16 Dec 2013 02:55:51 +0000http://artspeacefoundation.org/?p=2948The South Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander War Memorial at the Torrens Parade Ground.
The idea to establish a dedicated War Memorial began as early as 2007. This was a vision by many Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal veterans.
In the words of my first cousin Marj Tripp, the first Aboriginal woman to join the Royal Australian Navy and the SA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander War Memorial Committee’s Chairperson, ‘it has been a long, long hard road’ getting the vision into reality.
I attended the service and it was with great pride that I witnessed the historic launch of South Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander memorial on Sunday 10 November 2013.
The only other war memorial in Australia dedicated to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander veterans is in Canberra. I may be biased when I say the SA memorial is far superior: ‘a large granite boulder’ with two bronze guardian figures, male and female representing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander servicemen and service women, in comparison to Canberra’s small rock with a plaque. In addition, to see the ACT one you have to follow a dirt track which restricts those with mobility issues.
The great honour for me is seeing my two older brothers, both navy veterans, recognised in the brick pavers on the pathway walk.

I would encourage everyone, if you have the time, to visit the war memorial. It is very significant as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have served in every war this country has been involved with, starting from the Boer War in the 1800s to the current conflicts in Afghanistan.

QUIZ NIGHT

Please join us for a social and fun night and support a great cause

When: Saturday 18th August 2018

Where: AEU, 163 Greenhill Rd Parkside (enter off Porter St)

Stay tuned for more details

]]>Freedom Flotilla to West Papua – Land and Sea Convoy for Peace and Justicehttp://artspeacefoundation.org/2013/08/freedom-flotilla-to-west-papua-land-and-sea-convoy-for-peace-and-justice/
Mon, 26 Aug 2013 10:58:20 +0000http://artspeacefoundation.org/?p=2902Many of you would be aware that this magnificent act of solidarity for the people of West Papua, which was inspired by Kevin Buzacott, Arabunna Aboriginal Elder, is now under way. The Flotilla set sail on 17 August from Cairns to West Papua.

This action reminds me of the 1992 Missao Paz em Timor (Peace Mission to Timor) that was organised and funded by Timor solidarity supporters in Portugal. I was honoured to be invited to participate in that Mission on the MV Lusitania Expresso, which was both a great adventure for those involved and also raised the issue of human rights violations in East Timor internationally just a few months after the Santa Cruz Massacre of 12 November 1991. There were about 120 participants from over 25 nations.

It is important to spread the news about the Flotilla far and wide so that we ensure that the whole world is watching and that the Indonesian military’s genocidal and human rights violations in West Papua are highlighted and become common knowledge.

As Kevin Buzzacott has said: “We have a responsibility to care for our brothers and sisters from across the water. We must bring the water and the fire, the love and the music to heal the country and move in solidarity.

Andrew (Andy) Alcock

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Mon, 26 Aug 2013 10:55:54 +0000http://artspeacefoundation.org/?p=2899As part of the 25th Anniversary Plans we have been trawling through the archives to put together an exhibition.

One of the items we stumbled upon was a video of the 1989 dinner celebrating the life and work of Graham Smith. This was unearthed from archives at the University of Adelaide.

]]>25th Anniversary Planshttp://artspeacefoundation.org/2013/08/25th-anniversary-plans/
Mon, 26 Aug 2013 10:48:37 +0000http://artspeacefoundation.org/?p=2896As many of you are aware, next year will be a special year for the Peace Foundation as we celebrate our 25th year ‘working for peace through the arts’. The Foundation has several exciting activities planned for the occasion, including the launch of Graham’s memoir and an exhibition showcasing the work of the Foundation. Keep watching further newsletters and our website for details on these events and how you can get involved.

]]>2013 Peace Grants – $10,000http://artspeacefoundation.org/2013/08/2013-peace-grants-10000/
Mon, 26 Aug 2013 10:46:38 +0000http://artspeacefoundation.org/?p=2894The Peace Foundation has been proud to support numerous arts projects over its 23 years. These projects have touched many lives and been a catalyst for social change through the arts.

Some of the projects the Foundation has supported include commissioning the Kaurna Sculpture and water feature at the Adelaide Festival Centre, supporting theatrical productions from companies such as No Strings Attached Theatre of Disability andBrink Productions, as well as hosting public lectures with speakers including the Australian Human Rights Commissioner.

This year, through the continued support of our members and donors, the Foundation will again be able to lend its support to another worthwhile project.

The Annual Peace Grant of up to $10,000 is presented at the Annual Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction. The Grant supports art projects that accord with the Foundation’s principles of promoting peace, social justice, human rights and care for the environment.

Applications for the Annual Peace Grant are sought from individuals or organisations that have projects aligned with this philosophy. An application pack can be downloaded from our website www.artspeacefoundation.org. Applications close on Friday 13 September 2013.